Nature and history programs

From Cumberland Gap to the Chesapeake Bay, state parks’ natural and cultural resources tell the story of Virginia and the broader American experience. Discover natural wonders including unique geologic formations, rare plants, fascinating animals, diverse forest and aquatic communities. Parks also host historic and cultural treasures including archeological sites, Colonial homes, Civil War battlefields, pioneer homesteads and more. Altogether, they make up the rich tapestry that is Virginia.

Virginia State Parks offer a wide variety of nature and history programs throughout the year. From guided nature walks and canoe trips to fossil hunts and living history demonstrations, there are exciting and informative programs to suit everyone. Programs and exhibits strive to afford a broader sense of how our world works and those who shaped our culture. They also:

Reveal the deeper meaning of our resources.

Impart new skills.

Take visitors where they might never have thought to go.

Provide a chance to see Virginia through the eyes of those who shaped our land, culture and nation.

Put people in touch with nature and hands-on history.

Parks also offer plenty for those wanting to explore on their own – park packs, visitor center exhibits, interpretive trails and GPS hikes, to name a few.